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50th Anniversary Time Capsule
In 1993, the Students’ Association of MacEwan University (SAMU) assembled a time capsule and sealed it within Building 6, with instructions to open it during MacEwan’s 50th anniversary.
These contents offer a snapshot of campus life at that time, pay tribute to the institution’s roots and reveal a story of growth that continues today.
This gallery of 13 photos highlights some of the time capsule pieces.
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Roy Leadbeatter, an Edmonton sculptor, was commissioned by the GMCC Board of Governors in 1993 to prepare this artwork for presentation to retiring public board members with three or more years of service. The sculpture depicts the towers of the City Centre Campus.
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The MacEwan family coat of arms contains the Griffin – a mythological creature with the body of a lion and a head of an eagle – considered to bring good luck. This Griffin is one of a limited series and the first Griffin was presented to our namesake, Dr. Grant MacEwan, on MacEwan Day, February 11, 1991.
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The MacEwan Journalist student newspaper highlights the approaching grand opening of City Centre Campus.
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124th Street Local News front page talks about the new City Centre Campus.
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The alumni newsletter, Moving On, kept our alumni up to date on campus news.
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A photo album of images that documents the construction of City Centre Campus through to the grand opening, and features a section on how the time capsule structure was built.
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Grant MacEwan Community College Students' Association (now the Students' Association of MacEwan University) contributed several items to the time capsule, including student handbooks, a yearbook, a copy of the GMCCSA newspaper and the Fox 40 whistle that was given out at new student orientation.
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An example of a diploma parchment and convocation program.
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A watercolour print of City Centre Campus by Jean Findlay.
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A Griffins basketball team jersey.
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MacEwan’s Tournament of Aces and Mad Hatters’ Gala were successful fundraising events that raised money to support scholarships.
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This Guide for Part-Time Learning offers a glimpse into the courses that were in demand in the early 90s.
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An application for admission.
What should be in the next time capsule?
As part of MacEwan's 50th anniversary celebrations, the university will be creating a time capsule that will be opened on the 100th anniversary in 2071.
Submit your ideas for the 100th Anniversary Time Capsule contents.